CSS Group took part in the Neptune Cargo Network’s Fifth Annual Partnership meeting held on May 17-20th at The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Hochiminh, Vietnam. It was attended by approximately 230 consolidators, NVOCC, and LCL forwarders from 70 countries. The opening session was expertly headed by Nils Walle, Director, and Co-founder of Neptune Cargo Network. Mr. Walle presented network updates from Neptune. This was followed by the exhilarating “Newbie Open Mic segment,” where the new members introduced themselves and their companies.
A Stellar Key Note Address by Mark Millar
The inspiring and informative keynote address was delivered by Mark Millar, one of Asia’s foremost speakers on the supply chain and logistics industry. With over 30 years of
global business experience spanning four continents, Millar has worked for leading service providers, including DHL and UPS. Focused on the key shaping of the logistics industry, especially in the air and sea sectors, his approach made the attendees think laterally as he provided relevant information based on key industry insights and what the future holds. Millar compelled the attendees to confront and analyze tomorrow’s most significant supply chain challenges. Attendees left the session empowered with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to implement innovative solutions for their companies.
Extensive 4-day Conference
The in-person networking summit kicked off with a fun-filled and hi-octane welcome cocktail party. Day two of the event was all about opportunities to learn, get inspired, and connect with other consolidators around the world. On the third day, an exciting sunset cruise was planned for the attendees after a couple of meetings. On the fourth and final day, more meetings were held, followed by a closing cocktail.
Exchange of ideas and solutions
The Neptune conference was more than just a meet-up. There was an extensive exchange of go-to solutions from the attendees. The event was filled with function-related conversations and in-depth discussions about regional challenges and opportunities faced by consolidators.
About Neptune Network
The Global NVOCC & Consolidators Network Neptune Consol, addressed the massive gap between consolidators, forwarders, and sea freight professionals. Many sea freight consolidators face the challenge of finding the right partners worldwide. The Network allows consolidators to forge lasting partnerships and secure a reliable global platform for logistics companies to grow and flourish. The members are guided by a standard code of ethics and guidelines. In the first year of its launch, the Consol had just above 100 members, which grew to 200 participants in the following year. The Fourth meeting hosted in Dubai, UAE had more than 220 Consolidators & LCL Forwarders present.
CSS at the conference
CSS group has been an active member of the Consol and has enthusiastically participated in Neptune Network’s conferences in the past years. Being a part of the Network has helped the CSS team to equip themselves with specific tools and solutions that aid us to excel in the industry. The CSS team comprising of Mr. Shubham Lalwani and Mr.Fida represented CSS, Dubai. They left the event enriched with new ideas on how to tackle problems. The CSS team carried back home thoughtful insights that they plan on implementing into their processes.